News: Cracknell was traded to the Blues on Thursday for future considerations.

Impact: The 29-year-old Cracknell spent time in the Blues' organization from 2009 through 2014, so he'll join the team as a known commodity. Expect him to report to AHL Chicago, with little chance of earning a call-up to the Blues unless a rash of injuries occurs.

StatsLLC: Feb 26 / 12:00a ET

News: The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded Cracknell to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for future considerations.

Impact: The 29-year-old Cracknell had an assist and two penalty minutes in 17 games with the Blue Jackets, also playing 18 games in the American Hockey League. Claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 7 after a stint with the Blues, he was frequently a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets. Cracknell, a native of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, has appeared in 82 career NHL games with Columbus and St. Louis, totaling six goals and 11 assists.

Rotowire: Jan 6 / 10:15a ET

News: Cracknell was assigned to AHL Springfield on Tuesday, Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact: The Jackets needed to send Cracknell back to the minors in order to open up a roster spot for the much-anticipated returns of Cam Atkinson and Mark Letestu. Cracknell tallied one assist through 17 games with Columbus this season, so his contributions shouldn't be missed too much.

Rotowire: Jan 5 / 11:30a ET

News: Cracknell was placed on waivers by the Blue Jackets on Monday, Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact: Cracknell will now need to pass through waivers, at which point the Jackets will need to decide whether to send him to the AHL or release him. The move was required in order to open up a roster spot for the anticipated returns of Cam Atkinson and Mark Letestu on Tuesday.